Today I’d love to show you a card made with some GREAT retiring products, some FABULOUS returning product, AND a sneak peek at a new stamp set coming out June 4 in the new Annual Catalog.

There’s no doubt that the Butterfly Gala punch is going to be around for a long time.  In combination with the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, it’s a snap to create cards super quick.  You simply punch out the beautiful butterflies on the paper, and BAM — you have the start of a lovely card!  The Gingham Gala cardstock is retiring, and will be greatly missed by a lot of crafters.  Gingham is so ON TREND!  I used Grapefruit Grove and Balmy Blue to make my cards, along with the Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder.

The sentiment is from a new stamp set.  Presenting “Genuine Gems” from the 2019-20 Annual Catalog, coming out in June:

 

A great message, don’t you think?  I love them all in this sentiment-only set!  Below are the products I used for these cards.  Stay tuned for June 4 when we can all get the great new products in the Annual Catalog!

Product List

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $10.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $8.50	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Gingham Gala 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148554] $11.00
Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Pad [147142] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Butterfly Duet Punch [148523] $18.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins [148561] $7.50
Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $9.00	Gold Metallic Thread [138401] $3.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

When it comes to creating cards, I LOVE the quick and easy way, and that includes a good punch! The Cake Builder Punch and Piece of Cake bundle are back in stock, AND returning in the New Annual Catalog.   BUT — you can Save 10% on the Cake Builder Punch and coordinating Piece of Cake stamp set when you purchase them as a bundle now, because they will not be bundled in the new catalog.

Another advantage?  Take this fun set, add new Designer Series papers and new birthday sentiments coming out in the New Annual Catalog, and you’ve got even more options.

Here is one thing I love to do!  I love to take a photo from the catalog, and then adapt it to what I make myself!  it’s called CASEING (Copy And Share Everything!), and our catalogs are full of inspiration for us to use!

The card above on the left — how fun!  Below are the ingredients and other info:

Page 18: Occasions Catalog

Stamps: Piece of Cake

Paper: Coastal Cabana, Powder Pink, and Whisper White  Cardstock; Sweet Shop DSP

Ink/Coloring Tools: Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana,  Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Lovely Lipstick, Pineapple Punch, and Stazon Ink Pads; Clear Wink of Stella, Glimmer Brush; Blender Pen

Accessories: Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins

Adhesives: Dimensionals, Mini-Glue Dots, and SNAIL

Tools: Cake Builder & Circle Punches; Striped

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder:  Scallops

Non-SU products: Sewing Machine

Technique: Use Blender Pen to add ink to image. Use Wink of Stella to add some sparkle to lollipops.

Here’s the trick:  Don’t have the same Designer Series Paper?  Just switch it to one you DO have!  If you don’t have the exact inkpads, then just use other colors that you like together. If you don’t have the same Embossing Folder (TIEF), use any — no rules!  I have never used a sewing machine to stitch across a card but I know some of you are excellent seamstresses – try it!!  How fun!

Here are some more ideas with this cute bundle:

This last one uses a monochromatic background with cakes stamped on it.  Then layer vellum, some leaves, and a cake on top.  Love the soft colors!

Click on any of the products below to SHOP WITH ME! This bundle is a keeper!!

Product List

We hope you’re ready for a ray of sunshine in your life, because the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is almost here! This exclusive, limited-time collection of coordinating, petal-packed products has everything you need to let your creativity bloom.

WHAT IS A PRODUCT MEDLEY?

Product medleys are new to Stampin’ Up!.  In addition to being filled to the brim with cute, coordinating products, we’ve designed our product medleys to provide you with endless creative possibilities.

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:

• Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps
• Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8″ x 1″
• 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
• 6″ x 6″ rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
• Printed die cuts—2 sheets
• Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
• Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4″
• Melon Mambo 1/4″ Ruched Ribbon—10 yards
• Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8″ Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards
• Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz.

Go HERE to see tons of beautiful samples!

Sales Period: May 1–31, 2019

• The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley will be available for purchase until May 31, 2019—or while supplies last.  People are saying it is going to see out fast, so get yours today!!
• The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is $80 and the item number is:  150059.
• All order types qualify for this promotion (e.g., customer, workshop, and online).
• No order limits apply to the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley during the sales period.
• The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is eligible for Stampin’ Rewards with qualifying orders.
• The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley may be added to a Starter Kit.
• Sales Period Ends:  while supplies last or May 31, 2019; 11:50 PM (MT), whichever comes first.
• These items will not be in the upcoming Annual Catalog or any future publication, you can only get them by ordering the Product Medley beginning May 1!

Click here to head right over to my online store to get yours now!

In a couple of days, it will be the first of May.  In some parts of the world, May Day is a traditional spring holiday, a day that signals rebirth and new beginnings.

Unfortunately, May Basket Day is a tradition that has become lost over time. Back in simpler times, people rang in the first of May with a particularly charming and delightful tradition. People would take all the flowers they gathered at the end of April’s showers, arrange them in a homemade basket, along with small gifts and candies, and then hang them on the doors of friends and neighbors as a means of friendship and welcoming them into warmer weather.

It was also a way for young love to blossom. Boys would hang baskets on the doorknobs of girls they liked. They would knock on the door and quickly run away. If the girl caught the boy leaving the basket, she would chase him down in an effort to steal a kiss. Girls hung baskets on their favorite beau’s door, too.  I love the nostalgic look of these vintage images, don’t you?

I made some May Baskets in the traditional cone shape today — a great way to use some retiring Designer Series Paper and ribbon!  I used the beautiful All My Love Designer Series Paper – soft pinks and Soft Sea Foam accents….yum!

The template I used for the cone pattern can be found HERE!  It’s easy to trace and cut once you print a master template!

I used Tear and Tape from Stampin’ Up! to attached the cone together.  The Daisy is from the new Daisy Lane Stamp Set, coming out in June in the annual catalog — it goes with our existing Daisy Punch!  Love it!  I thought I’d give you a sneak peek!  Our current Daisy Delight Stamp Set works perfectly.  I punched the double daisies after stamping with Flirty Flamingo and added some punched leaves in Soft Sea Foam cardstock.  (Do you like my wine glass holder?  haha)

I challenge you to make some fun May baskets with your kids — or for your own friends –and then celebrate a holiday that may be lost from our history forever!

Happy May Day!!

Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00	All My Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576] $11.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146988] $8.50
Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00	Leaf Punch [144667] $16.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Powder Pink 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon [144151] $7.00